Servias Ministries Blog

In Matthew chapter 16, Jesus spoke:

24 Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me.

25 For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it.

26 For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?

27 For the Son of Man will come in the glory of His Father with His angels, and then He will reward each according to his works.”

What do our works reflect?  Are the works centered around satisfying “self” or blessing others?  One of the greater obstacles to overcome is that of “Kingdom” thinking and orientation while in a world where you are taught and exposed to virtually the opposite views.  The world is perverting and undermining the Truth in order to get ahead and dominate others.  Mankind promotes the exalting of “self” at the expense of others whereas Jesus teaches us to serve mankind at the expense of “self”.  “Give and it shall be given to you” is a Kingdom principle thus we must be willing to deny ourselves as we follow the straight and narrow path Jesus has shown us.

In Matthew chapter 6, Jesus spoke:

1 “Take heed that you do not do your charitable deeds before men, to be seen by them. Otherwise you have no reward from your Father in heaven.

2 Therefore, when you do a charitable deed, do not sound a trumpet before you as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory from men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward.

3 But when you do a charitable deed, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing,

4 that your charitable deed may be in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will Himself reward you openly.”

Our reward is from FATHER in whatever manner HE sees fit.  We must not restrict our thinking in any realm for a reward is a thing given in recognition of one’s service, effort, or achievement.  Our reward is something that anyone would desire if they were aware of its value.  A reward of enduring quality is much to be desired among all men and the greatest reward is given to us by FATHER, not man.

In our efforts to de-clutter, we are finding “stuff” we purchased years ago which at the time we thought had some intrinsic value.  But now?  Clutter just simply takes up space and hides the items we are constantly looking for in our closets or cabinets.  If only we can embrace true value versus temporal value!

Over the years, FATHER has consistently proven the reality of stewardship and giving.  As HE has moved upon us to give and in turn HE has provided beyond our expectations.  FATHER is generous in HIS Divine Intent, not stingy.  HE has an abundance in every area and that abundance is available to us as we align with HIS Will.  HE is not limited and neither are HIS resources or plans for us.  Let us not place HIM in a “box” and limit HIS willingness to supply all our need as we walk out HIS perfect plan in our lives.  Let us turn away from the self-glory and worldly ways which only provide temporary results and rewards from man for they dissipate quickly and are soon forgotten.

Jesus specifically told us that each of us will be rewarded according to our works.  Let our works be in response to seeking and hearing FATHER’S direction each and every day.  In the end HE will openly reward us as being good and faithful unto HIM.  What better reward is there?

By THE SPIRIT John wrote in the Revelation of Jesus Christ, chapter 1:

8  “I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.”

You are not your circumstances. but you are a Child of THE LORD GOD ALMIGHTY.  It is HE who formed us in the womb and WHO was before the universe was created.  There is no GOD particle separate from HIS command and Divine Intent.  We must keep that Truth and reality before as we walk out our lives in Love and faith.  HE is the beginning of our walk and HE is the destination of our walk.  We must deal with the in-between by pressing in to pierce the veil of the Heavenlies and no longer submit as slaves to our flesh but rise above the chaos and approach FATHER’S Throne in boldness.

Faith IN HIM is a necessity in our journey between the Alpha and Omega.  We cannot and should not trust in worldly men who would deceive us in order to exploit us and place us in bondage.  In Proverbs chapter 25 it is written by THE SPIRIT:

18 ​​A man who bears false witness against his neighbor

​​Is like a club, a sword, and a sharp arrow.

​19 ​​Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble

​​Is like a bad tooth and a foot out of joint.

​20 ​​Like one who takes away a garment in cold weather,

​​And like vinegar on soda,

​​Is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.

Our trust must be placed in our Deliverer, Jesus Christ.  It is HIS Words that fully express FATHER’S Divine Intent of Love and should be lifted up in our hearts and our minds as we walk through the trials and tribulations set before us.  Every Word out of our Elder Brother’s mouth was for our encouragement and instruction.  He warned us of the times we are now in so we must not be moved by the wickedness, perverseness, and lawlessness all around us.

Spiritual blindness abounds.  Are you surprised?  The world is awash with selfish motives and for many their Love has grown cold.  People are once again looking for an external solution to an internal problem for the heart must change before the circumstances will change.  We must plant seeds of life to grow trees with fruit.  Where do we get our seed?  From FATHER.  Jesus tells us in Luke chapter 8:

11 “Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God.”

How much more plain can it be expressed!  As we plant the pure seed of HIS Word in our hearts, it produces good fruit.  Yes, it will require patience and must be rooted and grounded in Love.  Love must be the basis by which we plant all other seed from FATHER in order that the seed be fully stable when the stalk, leaves, and fruit come forth.  We must be able to withstand the storms which will test our root system.  Our faith will be tested to see how deep our roots go.  Our day of deliverance is at hand and when we have done all to stand, STAND!

In Luke chapter 23 while Jesus was yet on the cross He ministered life:

39 Then one of the criminals who were hanged blasphemed Him, saying, “If You are the Christ, save Yourself and us.”

40 But the other, answering, rebuked him, saying, “Do you not even fear God, seeing you are under the same condemnation?

41 And we indeed justly, for we receive the due reward of our deeds; but this Man has done nothing wrong.”

42 Then he said to Jesus, “Lord, remember me when You come into Your kingdom.”

43 And Jesus said to him, “Assuredly, I say to you today, you will be with Me in Paradise.”

This passage makes it clear that even at the point of death there will be those who are still blinded by their own ego.  You will notice that Jesus did not respond and speak to that man but instead He assured the other man who could “see”  eternity while on the footsteps of the door to physical death.  Jesus was not moved by man’s decision to evoke the death sentence on this criminal neither was He moved by what the criminal had done to justify the penalty.  Instead, Jesus looked beyond the current circumstances and assured the man of eternal life.  We too must look beyond our current circumstance and trust FATHER’S ability to see us through.

No matter what situation you are in, FATHER can reveal HIS Divine Intent to you.  Here we find a man getting ready to die a gruesome death and he has just received a revelation concerning Jesus Christ.  We must never consider it to be too late for anyone to receive Christ in their hearts and be assured that FATHER will minister Love even to those on their deathbeds.  Let us walk in this assurance each and every day.

Jesus referred to FATHER’S Kingdom as Paradise, not some holding area.  Jesus knew He was going to transition into the Kingdom upon the completion of the work at the cross.  Further He knew that the criminal would be allowed into the Kingdom.  This in itself indicates that any hindrance to residing in FATHER’S Kingdom would be resolved by the cleansing and purging of lawlessness in one’s heart even if it took place after physical death.

Jesus had a brief encounter with a man while in the midst of excruciating pain yet Love still prevailed.  Our Elder Brother never let an opportunity to minister Love pass Him up.  Can you imagine being in the midst of a crisis and FATHER empowering you with HIS anointing to minister life to others?  What a testimony for all to embrace!

Paul also spoke of Paradise in 2 Corinthians chapter 12.  By THE SPIRIT he wrote:

1 Boasting is necessary, though it is not profitable; but I will go on to visions and revelations of the Lord.

2 I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago—whether in the body I do not know, or out of the body I do not know, God knows—such a man was caught up to the third heaven.

3 And I know how such a man—whether in the body or apart from the body I do not know, God knows—

4 was caught up into Paradise and heard inexpressible words, which a man is not permitted to speak.

5 On behalf of such a man I will boast; but on my own behalf I will not boast, except in regard to my weaknesses.

6 For if I do wish to boast I will not be foolish, for I will be speaking the truth; but I refrain from this, so that no one will credit me with more than he sees in me or hears from me.

No matter what your history FATHER will ultimately allow access to HIM and you will be able to hear mysteries found in the third heaven.  As we continue to press in and take on HIS Divine Intent of Love, we open ourselves up to these mysteries.  We should expect to hear FATHER’S Words appropriate for our situation, even to the extreme.  HE is not moved by circumstances as HE will prevail in our lives wherever we find ourselves.  Let us walk each day in this assurance.

In Matthew chapter 24, Jesus was asked by the disciples about the end of the Age.  Jesus spoke:

45 “Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his master made ruler over his household, to give them food in due season?

46 Blessed is that servant whom his master, when he comes, will find so doing.

47 Assuredly, I say to you that he will make him ruler over all his goods.

48 But if that evil servant says in his heart, ‘My master is delaying his coming,’ 

49 and begins to beat his fellow servants, and to eat and drink with the drunkards,

50 the master of that servant will come on a day when he is not looking for him and at an hour that he is not aware of,

51 and will cut him in two and appoint him his portion with the hypocrites. There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.”

The point Jesus was emphasizing here is further clarified in Luke’s account: “For everyone to whom much is given, from him much will be required; and to whom much has been committed, of him they will ask the more.”  The faithful and wise accept the responsibility and accountability of the revelation they have received from FATHER.

Jesus Who is the first begotten Son of FATHER and Who spoke only those Words of FATHER expressed a warning to all who have ears to hear.  To those dull of hearing the warning also applies yet they will wonder how they missed it after the fact and they will experience the weeping and gnashing of teeth.  FATHER has had me writing and focusing on the revelation of Love for over 10 years now and if there is anything that is quite apparent, many people run away from this revelation.  Why?  Because they don’t want to be accountable for it and act accordingly.  Their ego leads them to believe that if they don’t “hear” it, they are not responsible to walk in Love fully and completely.  Their actions which evoke division, isolationism, and elitism are somehow exonerated from the Law of Love.

The faithful and wise servant knows otherwise thus he or she endeavors to Love all.  Though there are times when those who rise up as adversaries would challenge our mandate to Love and forgive, we fully trust FATHER and overcome the adversity presented before us.  As we confront adversity with FATHER’S Words, we give the recipient “meat in due season”.  In Proverbs chapter 15, by THE SPIRIT it is written:

​23 ​​A man has joy by the answer of his mouth,

​​And a word spoken in due season, how good it is!

A Word from FATHER spoken with the motivation of Love will appropriately feed those whom FATHER has placed in our midst.  We are to focus on hearing FATHER in all matters as faithful and wise servants  and speak HIS Words promoting life to others.  The flow begins with FATHER speaking to us and then through us.

What happens if a man’s Love grows cold?  He will beat up others with words of judgment and destruction.  He will become dull of hearing as a drunkard loses his faculties.  He will become bitter and promote division among the brethren by expecting them to perform according to his unattainable standard of conduct.  He will judge himself by his intentions and everyone else by their actions.  Jesus warns us of his fate.

Why go there?  Jesus gave us two Commandments centered around Love thus we should preach this Law of Love in word and deed.  As we do, we will receive FATHER’S Blessing.  If we instruct the brethren in these things, we will be good ministers of Jesus Christ, nourished in the words of faith and of the good doctrine which we have carefully followed.

By THE SPIRIT Paul wrote in Romans chapter 6:

1 What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin that grace may abound?

2 Certainly not! How shall we who died to sin live any longer in it?

3 Or do you not know that as many of us as were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death?

4 Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.

5 For if we have been united together in the likeness of His death, certainly we also shall be in the likeness of His resurrection,

6 knowing this, that our old man was crucified with Him, that the body of sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves of sin.

All of us were born with death reigning over us through Adam’s sin as Paul wrote in Romans chapter 5.  That reality is expressed in the news media throughout each day so there should be no debate concerning man’s fallen state.  It was no different at the time Jesus walked the earth as the Jews were being treated as captives by the Romans who dominated the world by force.  Even Paul (who was Saul) knew all too well how to use power in a corrupt fashion to further his agenda by dominating the enemies of his religion using the legal system to his advantage and promotion.  What better vessel to pick to pen these words than one who had been an enemy of Christ and the life He offers.

We are not to continue our former path which leads toward death and destruction.  A slave is a person who is the legal property of another and is forced to obey them.  When we choose the path of sin and death we have become the legal “property” of that choice and thus are judged accordingly.  Paul gives us a list of the fruit of this choice in Galatians chapter 5:

19 Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness,

20 idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies,

21 envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.

The “fruit” of the broad path of destruction is easy to see by simply watching the world news on TV.  Those who promote death and destruction are bloodthirsty and only seek more of the same.  On the other hand we who have chosen to crucify our old man are no longer slaves to sin and now have the ability to walk in the newness of life.  As we press in and take on that newness which is Christ in us the hope of glory, we begin producing new fruit which replaces the fruit of the old man.  Paul lists the new fruit of THE SPIRIT:

22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

23 gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law.

As we have united ourselves with His death, we must also purpose to unite IN HIM in His resurrection and walk in the newness and fullness of His anointing.  Shouldn’t we expect the “whole package”?  Shouldn’t we endeavor to pierce that veil which separates the Spiritual from the physical and no longer be slave to the lower realm?  Jesus eluded to this higher realm when He spoke in John chapter 14:

1 “Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me.

2 In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.

3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also.

4 And where I go you know, and the way you know.”

Jesus spoke of this higher realm to be occupied in the here and now as He proclaimed “where I am, there you may be also”.  We don’t have to wait to walk in the newness of life but can live in it now as we take on His likeness.  How do we take on such a likeness?  By walking in Love and not fulfilling the lusts of the flesh as Paul wrote in Romans chapter 13:

11 And do this, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep; for now our salvation is nearer than when we first believed.

12 The night is far spent, the day is at hand. Therefore let us cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light.

13 Let us walk properly, as in the day, not in revelry and drunkenness, not in lewdness and lust, not in strife and envy.

14 But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to fulfill its lusts.

We have a directive to walk IN THE SPIRIT and put on the Lord Jesus Christ.  If we were not able to walk in THE SPIRIT, FATHER would not have commanded us to do so.  Each of us has the ability to choose life and thus we are accountable to make that decision.  Let us no longer rationalize why we can’t walk in the newness of life but purpose to walk in that manner with each and every step we take.  Let us cast down those vain imaginations which would challenge this walk we have been commanded to embrace and let the fruit of THE SPIRIT abound in us and through us for those in need to eat and be nourished by the righteousness contained in the fruit of the Holy Spirit which is “life”.

By THE SPIRIT Paul wrote in 1 Thessalonians chapter 4:

13 But I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep, lest you sorrow as others who have no hope.

14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who sleep in Jesus.

The word ignorance means “the lack of knowledge or information”.  As we learn to trust in FATHER we will increase in peace, hope, and comfort.  In order to dwell in peace we must fully embrace FATHER’S promises conveyed to us in HIS Word.  Our unbelief is what keeps us from walking in peace on a daily basis.  When our loved ones pass away we must hold on to this mystery Paul refers to in the above passage.  They are not permanently gone but now live in a different realm.  Though we will generally no longer interact with them in our current state, we must not lose hope that we will once again be reunited in another realm or dispensation.  If we can truly grasp this Truth then our grieving process when they depart will turn into joy.  In Matthew chapter 5, Jesus spoke:

4 ​​Blessed are those who mourn,

​​For they shall be comforted.

Mourning is the process of emotionally releasing our loved one.  As we are able to embrace the above Truth, we are able to fully release that person and look forward to our reunion in the future.  If we truly believe FATHER raised Jesus from the dead then we must also trust HIM to raise all who pass away for Jesus died for all the world.  FATHER’S Love is greater than any obstacle to the fullness of life, even death.  Let us embrace HIS Word in order that we can remain in peace as we encounter death.

As we renew our minds in HIS Word, we transition to that peace that surpasses our mind’s understanding.  It is critically important we acknowledge that mankind does not have all the answers and revelation of all the mysteries in this realm.  Knowing this reality, we must place our trust in FATHER for there is nothing beyond HIS knowledge and understanding.  As we do and walk according to HIS SPIRIT, we will attain to a new level of peace and the chaos surrounding us will not be able to rob us of that peace.  In Philippians 4, Paul wrote by THE SPIRIT:

6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God;

7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

As this peace guards our hearts and minds, anxiety diminishes to zero and we accept any delays or hindrances to our plans as being a part of HIS Plan for now we walk in the assurance of being led by HIM and we know HE is well aware of the challenges before us.  We must not fear or be anxious about physical death but understand that it is an integral part of life.  Physical death isn’t the end but only a point of transition for if it wasn’t, FATHER would not have revealed this mystery to us through HIS Son and HIS SPIRIT.

Let us not discount the Blood of Christ in our understanding concerning those who have fallen asleep.  The Blood that saved us will also raise us from the dead which is equally important.  As Paul stated by THE SPIRIT in 1 Corinthians chapter 15:

20 But now Christ is risen from the dead, and has become the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.

21 For since by man came death, by Man also came the resurrection of the dead.

22 For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ all shall be made alive.

23 But each one in his own order: Christ the firstfruits, afterward those who are Christ’s at His coming.

24 Then comes the end, when He delivers the kingdom to God the Father, when He puts an end to all rule and all authority and power.

25 For He must reign till He has put all enemies under His feet.

26 The last enemy that will be destroyed is death.

All enemies of life are subject to FATHER’S Divine Intent of Love.  Let us immerse ourselves in HIS Love and our peace, hope, and comfort will dissipate fear, grief, and anxiety.

In Ephesians 5, Paul wrote by THE SPIRIT:

15 See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise,

16 redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

17 Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is.

The word “circumspectly” means exactly, accurately, diligently.  In addition, “redeeming the time” means to make the most of time which requires us to focus our thoughts and efforts on seeking Wisdom and understanding of FATHER’S Will.  By redeeming the time we make wise and sacred use of every opportunity for doing good, so that zeal and well doing are as it were the “purchase money” by which we make the time our own.  What we do with our time is subject to our level of wisdom and understanding concerning FATHER’S Will.  The question I must ask is “Am I doing those things according to FATHER’S Will or am I doing meaningless tasks that have no impact or relevance to HIS Divine Intent for me?”.  Amother way to say it is “What is the best use of this time at hand?”

There are tasks which appear mundane but are necessary for your calling.  I fill out quarterly tax reports as part of the business requirements where FATHER has me currently placed.  Though the least exciting part of my calling, it is still necessary and appropriate for we must pay what is due Caesar.  Jesus made a point to do that… miraculously I might add.

I believe the best way to understand the Will of FATHER is to hear HIS Voice.  This happens to be most difficult in describing “how” to hear HIM.  Man’s logic does not teach or explain the higher Spiritual realities well.  The noise generated by the world will distract you from hearing FATHER and I believe many who consistently listen to the world’s rhetoric dull their Spiritual ears to hear.  In Matthew chapter 6 Jesus spoke:

6 “But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.

7 And when you pray, do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do. For they think that they will be heard for their many words.”

8 “Therefore do not be like them. For your Father knows the things you have need of before you ask Him.”

Jesus would separate Himself to be with FATHER and hear His instructions. In the above passage, He directed us to go into our “quiet and secret place” to hear instruction and Wisdom in order to gain understanding that we might be blessed and rewarded in the fulfilling of our purpose.  Any quiet place where you are not being bombarded with the world’s noise will do.  As you quiet your soul, you become more in tune with hearing HIS Voice.  For me the best time to separate myself is first thing in the morning before the demands of the day begin.

Reading FATHER’S written Word and keeping it fresh within you is another way to increase your wisdom and understanding.  I believe this is why HE has me include the appropriate passages in the writings I post.  Those passages are revelation given to us by HIS SPIRIT for our benefit.  In 2 Timothy chapter 2 Paul wrote by THE SPIRIT:

15 Be diligent (study) to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of Truth.

16 But shun profane and idle babblings, for they will increase to more ungodliness.

The world will lead you astray to more ungodliness and it is your decision to what you subject yourself.  There is an old saying “You become like the company you keep.”  If you spend time with FATHER and in HIS Word, you become more like FATHER.  If you never spend time with HIM then you will not reflect HIM to others.  As I align myself with HIM and HIS Word, I can see productive changes in my life which is a benefit to my family, friends, and those I encounter.

Another way to comprehend HIS Wisdom and understanding is simply to innocently observe nature.  FATHER’S creation expresses HIS Wisdom, understanding, and Divine Intent.  When you look up into the night sky unobstructed by city lights, you begin to appreciate the vastness of creation.  Trees, flowers, bugs, and other animals all have a part in FATHER’S creation and the only question is what is the intent.  When we show respect to all aspects of nature, we will open ourselves to greater understanding.  If FATHER didn’t intend those bugs to be here, HE would not have created them.  We simply need to understand their function other than feeding them to younger siblings in mud pies.

FATHER tells us “Do not be unwise, but understand MY Will.”  That is a command for us to either respond to and honor, or dismiss resulting in great personal expense and distress.  We are given the choice to choose life or death… therefore choose life!

By THE SPIRIT Paul wrote to the Philippians:

16 For even in Thessalonica you sent aid once and again for my necessities.

17 Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that abounds to your account.

18 Indeed I have all and abound. I am full, having received from Epaphroditus the things sent from you, a sweet-smelling aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well pleasing to God.

19 And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

20 Now to our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.

One of the greatest challenges we face is overcoming the fear of scarcity and lack.  This fear often prevents us from being generous in meeting others’ needs and necessities.  People will use all sorts of excuses in order to refrain from being generous.  Most often it will arise out of judgment of the other person or organization.  When you or I restrict the flow our fruitfulness becomes restricted as well.  When we purpose to be generous givers it enables FATHER to direct resources toward us because HE has found willing vessels to bring forth blessings to mankind.

One reason we don’t give is because we are unwilling to hear FATHER in that particular area of our relationship with HIM.  There is a difference between HIM not telling me to give and me not hearing HIM when HE tells me to give.  I suspect that giving might require a greater sensitivity to THE SPIRIT than most other areas in our relationship.  Paul understood the importance of giving because it results in fruit abounding to our account and thus opens the door for FATHER to supply all our need according to HIS riches, not man’s.

Over the last four and a half decades I had to purpose to be a giver for it did not come naturally with me.  I grew up as a child in scarcity and was accustomed to lack.  FATHER began to show me HIS economic reality and my wife and I began to give unto others.  Our giving was modest which is another word for “small” but we began to be faithful in our giving.  In turn FATHER blessed us and we began to realize how HIS Kingdom works.  We did not attempt to judge the recipients of our giving for we were young and innocent in our walk.  People will often not give because they judge the recipient to be unworthy of their gift.  FATHER is interested in your intent and when HE directs you to give you should not worry about the worthiness of the recipient.  Let HIM deal with that issue.  Your fruitfulness is not dependent upon the recipient, only your willingness and intent toward giving.

In John chapter 6 Jesus fed over 5,000 people because one young boy was willing to give:

9 “There is a lad here who has five barley loaves and two small fish, but what are they among so many?”

10 Then Jesus said, “Make the people sit down.” Now there was much grass in the place. So the men sat down, in number about five thousand.

11 And Jesus took the loaves, and when He had given thanks He distributed them to the disciples, and the disciples to those sitting down; and likewise of the fish, as much as they wanted.

12 So when they were filled, He said to His disciples, “Gather up the fragments that remain, so that nothing is lost.”

13 Therefore they gathered them up, and filled twelve baskets with the fragments of the five barley loaves which were left over by those who had eaten.

First of all, among the 5,000 there were surely plenty of people who were not deserving but that did not matter to Jesus for He was willing to feed all.  The disciples could not see a way to feed the crowd for they did not have enough money in the treasury to go to town and buy sufficient food for the crowd.  Jesus revealed a Kingdom principle for all to see.  FATHER is not restricted to our current situation and is able to meet all our need… and then some.  At the end of the feeding of the 5,000+, all had eaten and were full.  Not only were they full, the young man who initially gave the loaves and the fishes took home more than he started out with.  FATHER is generous by HIS Divine Nature of Love and we should seek to be the same.  If we can overcome the world’s view of scarcity, abundance of resources will flow to us and through us and those around will no longer suffer lack.  FATHER’S Love will penetrate their hearts as they experience our generosity.

The word riches is defined as wealth (as fullness), i.e. (literally) money, possessions, or (figuratively) abundance, richness, (specially), valuable bestowment:—riches.   Now add the definition of “unsearchable” which means hat cannot be searched out, that cannot be comprehended.  There is an abundance available to us that cannot be comprehended by the human mind and it defies man’s understanding.  Paul spoke of this by THE SPIRIT in Ephesians chapter 3:

8 To me, who am less than the least of all the saints, this grace was given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ,

9 and to make all see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the ages has been hidden in God who created all things through Jesus Christ;

10 to the intent that now the manifold wisdom of God might be made known by the church to the principalities and powers in the heavenly places,

11 according to the eternal purpose which He accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord,

12 in whom we have boldness and access with confidence through faith in Him.

In Christ we have access to abundance of whatever we need to fulfill our purpose given to us by FATHER through HIS Divine Intent of Love.  HE is not withholding HIS abundance from those who are led by THE SPIRIT and who can be trusted to steward over HIS resources.  HIS resources promote HIS Intent and as we align ourselves with HIS Intent those resources begin to be available to us.  No resources are required for people who are sitting on their couch doing nothing.  They already have what they require.  Jesus did not sit on a mountain top with His legs folded waiting for men to ascend to the mountain to receive a word of Wisdom for the day.  Jesus went to where the people were about their business.

The mystery and the associated unsearchable riches are hidden with FATHER, not man.  FATHER’S manifold Wisdom is to be made known among us and by us so that we are now able to overcome in the wicked and lawless generation.  Being motivated by Love we are no longer moved by the things of this world but are led according to HIS SPIRIT in all aspects.  Our patience allows us to know when to move and when to wait until the timing is right.

By THE SPIRIT Paul is preparing us to overcome all who will challenge Love and the spreading of this Gospel of Love.  In chapter 6, Paul further writes by THE SPIRIT:

12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age,against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.

In chapter 3 FATHER’S Wisdom is being made known through Christ and in chapter 6 we see who will attempt to resist HIS Wisdom.  We must not be moved by the wickedness and perverseness that is now widespread in the earth.  FATHER isn’t moved and by accessing HIS manifold Wisdom we have the necessary tools to overcome every aspect of the wickedness coming against us.  FATHER’S Power is and will be displayed for all to see and for all to know that we are operating directly by HIS SPIRIT thus none will be able to withstand us.  HIS Wisdom will be on full display so that there will be no question WHO is THE LORD GOD ALMIGHTY. 

As it was in Egypt, the wilderness, Golgotha, and as it is today, deliverance is once again in HIS Hands.  Let us have boldness and confidence to expect FATHER WHO will work in us and through us to bring forth HIS Kingdom.  HIS unsearchable riches have been set aside for our use in order that we bless all of mankind through Christ.

A façade is an outward appearance that is maintained to conceal what you believe to be a less pleasant or creditable reality.  Most adults project a false outward appearance in order that they appear to be someone who they think others will be attracted to in a greater manner.  People spend significant amounts of money to project an image that really isn’t them but FATHER will not bless the “false” you, only the “real” you.

The fear of rejection is an extremely strong force which affects many if not all of us.  We want to be accepted thus we work hard to put on an outward appearance we believe will be more acceptable to others but FATHER Loves and blesses the real you.  HE knows the real you for HE created you to be the person you are thus pretending is truly pointless.  Your ego is at the center of pulling the strings which causes you to create the illusion of being someone else.

FATHER’S blessing is found in honesty and transparency.  In Mark chapter 12, Jesus focused on giving:

41 Now Jesus sat opposite the treasury and saw how the people put money into the treasury. And many who were rich put in much.

42 Then one poor widow came and threw in two mites, which make a quadrans.

43 So He called His disciples to Himself and said to them, “Assuredly, I say to you that this poor widow has put in more than all those who have given to the treasury;

44 for they all put in out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty put in all that she had, her whole livelihood.”

The widow gave in an honest and transparent manner and was not out to impress anyone.  However she did impress the Son of THE LORD GOD ALMIGHTY and He took note of her in the midst of those who were attempting to impress others with their giving.  As we are moved to be open and honest in our lives you can be assured that FATHER is taking note as well.  Is it wrong to look your best?  No, of course not.  It is simply wrong to project yourself to be someone you are not.

In Matthew chapter 6 Jesus spoke:

1 “Take heed that you do not do your charitable deeds before men, to be seen by them. Otherwise you have no reward from your Father in heaven.

2 Therefore, when you do a charitable deed, do not sound a trumpet before you as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory from men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward.

3 But when you do a charitable deed, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing,

4 that your charitable deed may be in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will Himself reward you openly.”

When you remove the façade your reward comes from FATHER, not men.  As we seriously deal with those illusions we have created and “fed” we will free ourselves of much baggage we didn’t realize was there before.  Unconditional Love does not require us to perform and achieve a certain level of acceptance before we can receive it from FATHER or those who have embraced its revelation.  We must break down those barriers created by “self” so that we can allow the Spiritual flow of communication and blessing to  operate fully and completely in our lives.  I must let the “real” me be presented before men so that I can truly flow in FATHER’S Divine Intent of Love.

Most of us had demands by our parents and others placed on us that assured us of failure which in turn promoted the idea of rejection.  These demands promoted a life based on conditions which required achievement in areas we were not gifted thus we were destined to failure.  Unconditional Love does not place conditions but accepts us for who we are and what we are called to do.  No façade is needed. 

Our earthly parents could only raise us based on their level of revelation in the area of unconditional Love.  We must be thankful that at least they were used to get us here by FATHER’S Divine Plan.  Let us break any curses that have been placed on us by the words of previous generations by simply relying and trusting in Our Heavenly Father WHO fully accepts us for who HE created us to be.  Let us put away those façades and embrace the reality of who we are in Christ.  Let the old man pass away and be buried.  Each of us simply needs to be the best at what HE created us to be and bring forth that blessing for the benefit of mankind.